Age 0-14
___ Start thinking of your child’s future after high school.
___Contact Metrocare
___Discuss Medical Assistance, SSI and waiver options at DADS
___Practice Independent Living Skills
___Look into wills and trusts
Age 14-15
Beginning of Transition Planning according to IDEA
___Begin career planning and post-secondary goals
___Complete a Transition Interview/Student Profile
___Conduct IEP/Transition Planning meeting
___Discuss graduation timelines
___Develop leisure/recreational skills options in the community
___Participate/document Community Service opportunities
___Become involved in high school activities
___Research employment and career opportunities
___Gather information about transition services from school and agencies
___Prepare for obtaining a driver’s permit
___Explore transportation opportunities
Age 16-17
___Annual ARD meeting update post-secondary goals
___Look into Guardianship (needs to be done 1 year to 6 months before 18)
___Complete at least one career interest/skills assessments each year
___Schedule visits to different agencies for life after high school life
___Schedule college visits
___Consider residential options (get on waiting lists for DADS)
___Take ACT or SAT for college entrance
___Take Occupational Preparation class and/or Career Exploration class
___Transportation plans made for after high school
___Conduct 3 year reassessment for TWS
___Establish graduation date
Age 18-21
___Annual ARD meeting update post-secondary goals
___Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
___Register for Selective Services (males)
___Take Senior Internship/Occupational Preparation
___Contact Texas Workforce Solutions (TWS)
___Register for college/financial aid
___Register to vote
Extensive Timeline from 7th grade to Adulthood
https://docs.google.com/document/d/186F2-4Zs5FvoiNKBFIY0YcJG84OuW69nRxw4vWEpBlc/edit?usp=sharing